25 metres by using rescue pulling stroke Lifting a person out of the water Demonstrating CPR for three minutes Demonstrating proficiency in (written test): Hazards near and inside water Respiratory and cardiovascular system Rescue for boat accidents or ice accidents First aid for near-drowning accidents Duties and responsibilities Using rescue devices Duties and tasks of the lifeguard organization Gold Requirements At least 16 years old Completion of First-Aid course Completion of rescue swimming badge in silver Medical certificate of physical fitness (according to DLRG template # 15401353) Test 300 metres swim with swim fins in less than 6 minutes (250 metres swim in breaststroke or sidestroke, 50 metres pulling a partner wearing clothes with a hold on his head and axillary) 300 metres swim wearing clothes in less than 9 minutes. Afterwards, taking off clothes in water. 100 metres swim in less than 1:40 minutes 30 metres underwater swim on one breath while picking up at least 8 out of 10 rings from the ground across 20m within a variation of 2 m Three 3–5 metres dives wearing clothes and retrieving two 5 kilo rings or similar objects with 3 m in between in less than 3 minutes. The first time with a dive start. The second and third time from the water level, with a dive head first and a dive feet first. 50 metres rescue pulling or pushing stroke with a partner in less than 1:30 minutes (both wearing clothes). Demonstrating proficiency in avoiding and breaking holds and chokes Combination of: 25 metres swim in less than 30 seconds Diving and retrieving a 5 kg ring in 3–5 metres depth Breaking a hold or choke Transport person 25 metres by using rescue pulling stroke in less than 60 seconds Lifting person out of the water Demonstrating CPR for three minutes Demonstrating proficiency in using rescue aids: How to use a throw bag with rope How to use a throw ball with rope (very similar to a throw bag) Devices for CPR Exam Demonstrating proficiency in (written test): Methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation Avoiding holds and chokes First aid Duties and tasks of the lifeguard organization (DLRG) See also German Sports Badge References Rettungsschwimmabzeichen der DLRG (in German) Rettungsschwimmabzeichen der Wasserwacht im DRK (in German) Wasserrettung im ASB (in German) Awards established in 1913 1913 establishments in Germany rescue swimming